PLANS to convert one of Trowbridge’s historic buildings have been given the go-ahead by Wiltshire Council.

Property developer Innox Mills has been granted permission to convert the Grade II listed Innox Place next to the former Bowyers site and the railway station.

The upper levels of the Georgian property will be converted into two flats and two studios, while the ground floor will be used for communal space.

The plan is to provide a communal area where tenants and residents in the company’s Stallard Street houses to relax and hang out together. This will include a mini gym and a chill-out room.

Strip-out work has nearly been completed and scaffolding is due to go up shortly, says Innox House owner Jonathan Dean, managing director of Innox Mills.

He said: “It’s been a while since we have provided an update but Bowyers Studios at Number 6 Stallard street is not far away from full completion!

“The building has been revamped with new windows, roof and has been given plenty of TLC inside.

“The front external space has also been cleared - after nearly 15 years of sitting dormant and awaiting a new facelift!

“New utilities have also started going in for the entire road, allowing for smoother works for all the buildings on Stallard Street. Stone work will begin today to revitalise the Grade II listed building.”

Wiltshire Times: The houses in Stallard Street, Trowbridge, are painted red but the developer says they will not remain in that colour. Photo: Trevor Porter 70548The houses in Stallard Street, Trowbridge, are painted red but the developer says they will not remain in that colour. Photo: Trevor Porter 70548 (Image: Trevor Porter)

Work on 7-9 Stallard Street has also recommenced with completion on number 9’s roof and work on the roofs of 7 and 8 underway.

“For those wondering, the walls will not be left red,” said Mr Dean.

He added: “We are also excited to announce that the pathway between the station and site entrance will be open in March with the talented art students from Wiltshire College is playing their works along the entire pathway - thank you to all of the sponsors for allowing this to happen.”

Last November, Wiltshire Council approved major redevelopment plans for the former Bowyer’s factory in Trowbridge, which has been derelict since closing in 2008.

It is hoped the plans will regenerate the area and deliver significant benefits to the town, economically, environmentally and socially.

Innox Mills Ltd’s hybrid planning bid was first submitted to the council in April 2021 and received a mixed response from locals.

The plans that have been approved account for 255 dwellings, a convenience store, and up to 872 sqm of new commercial floor space.